Complex Commercial Litigation Associate - High-Stakes Trials

Ave Staffing; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Cross-Practice Mentorship

High-Stakes Trial Portfolio

Zero Billable Bureaucracy

Job summary

Ave Staffing is assisting a premier law firm in Raleigh to recruit a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate. The role offers exposure to high-stakes business disputes, opportunities for collaboration with leading advocates, and a platform to manage cases across IP, employment, real estate, and regulatory matters.

The candidate will guide case strategy from pre-suit investigations through trial, often serving as first-chair in depositions and hearings.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of substantive, high-level Complex Commercial Litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with a distinguished academic record.
• Bar admission in good standing; NC license to be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Judicial clerkship, large law firm tenure, or prior high-level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the litigation lifecycle, including pre-suit investigations and discovery.
• First-chair advocacy in depositions, hearings, and oral arguments as appropriate.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs with strong legal research.
• Supervise complex discovery protocols and document productions.
• Partner with senior trial counsel on trial notebooks and strategy.
• Advise corporate leadership with risk assessments and case status updates.
• Collaborate with transactional, real estate, and IP groups on interrelated issues.

Skills

Complex Commercial Litigation

Legal strategy

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active bar license in good standing

Job description

Ave Staffing is assisting a premier law firm in Raleigh to recruit a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate. The role offers exposure to high-stakes business disputes, opportunities for collaboration with leading advocates, and a platform to manage cases across IP, employment, real estate, and regulatory matters.

The candidate will guide case strategy from pre-suit investigations through trial, often serving as first-chair in depositions and hearings.